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Patient Care Technician Skilled Nursing Unit

Mission Health, Highlands, NC, United States


Overview
As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) with Eckerd Living Center, you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and creating a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You will assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient and support our mission to improve lives.

Your responsibilities

Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery

Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices

Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency

Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness

Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

Qualifications

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) in North Carolina

High School Graduate / GED

6+ months of patient care experience required

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability, and leaves of absence

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools

Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships

Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, and other protections

About the organization
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, a member of Mission Health, is a community hospital serving Macon, Jackson and surrounding counties. The facility offers 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient care, rehabilitation, and long-term care through Eckerd Living Center. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it. Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are reviewing applications for our Patient Care Technician Skilled Nursing Unit opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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